Digital Radiography: An Introduction for Technologists [Paperback]

Euclid Seeram (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1401889999 | ISBN-13: 978-1401889999 | Publication Date: January 22, 2010 | Edition: 1

Digital Radiology: An Introduction for Technologists by Euclid Seeram is used for courses in radiographic imaging procedures, production, and exposure. This book will be a supplemental reading book in the Radiographic Imaging course and will specifically supplement Carlton/Principles of Radiologic Imaging. The book can also be used as a supplement for courses that address digital imaging techniques, such as Radiologic Physics, Radiographic Equipment and Quality Control or a course on Radiographic Technique. This book is intended for Radiologic Technologists across the globe, to meet the needs of the change from film-based imaging to filmless imaging or DIGITAL IMAGING. This book will deal with a wide range of topics to address the needs of various professional Radiologic Technology Associations, such as the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT), the Canadian Association of Medical radiation Technologists, The College of Radiographers in the UK, and the Australian Society for Radiographers and therefore will be appropriate for our international sales force.

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Book Description

Digital imaging is probably the most important development in radiology since the discovery of X-rays over 100 years ago. This book provides a comprehensive guide to all the major issues relating to digital imaging at a practical level, appropriate to users of this modality. The book presents a clear, illustrated and referenced explanation of popular digital imaging modalities (including MRI, CT and RNI), with coverage of image capture and processing techniques, quality assurance, industry standards, sampling and quantisation procedures, picture Archival Communication Systems (PACs), confidentiality and transparency issues.The authors have been delivering Digital Imaging programmes to undergraduate and postgraduate students for a number of years and have a strong domestic and international publication record in journals.. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

About the Author

Full-time faculty member of the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) and teaches in the Medical Radiography Diploma Program as well as in Bachelor of Technology Degree Program in Medical Imaging. Graduated with the highest honors in Medical Radiography from the Ottawa General Hospital School of Radiography in 1970. Worked as a radiologic technologist in both routine and special procedures radiography. In 1975, he obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree from Carleton University in Ottawa. Has published over 25 papers in professional radiologic technology journals and has 14 textbooks published to date, on CT, Computers in Radiology, Radiographic Instrumentation, and Radiation Protection.

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning; 1 edition (January 22, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1401889999
• ISBN-13: 978-1401889999
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #315,099 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #36 in Books > Medical Books > Medical Informatics

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